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Choosing a College
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Academic Ranking of World Universities 
 Annual ranking of the top 500 universities based on "several indicators of academic or research performance, including alumni and staff winning Nobel Prizes and Fields Medals, highly cited researchers, articles published in Nature and Science, articles indexed in major citation indices, and the per capita academic performance." Includes top-100 lists for Europe, North and Latin America, and Asia Pacific universities. Rankings go back to 2003. From the Institute of Higher Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. http://ed.sjtu.edu.cn/ranking.htm Topics: College and University Education Last updated Nov 30, 2005 AICCUMentor.org: Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities
This site provides information for over seventy private institutions of higher learning in California. Aimed at prospective students, it has school profiles, links to home Web pages, tuition and financial aid information, applications, a career guidance section, and more. Some features require free registration and registered individuals may create personal profiles to store information. http://www.aiccumentor.org/ Topics: California: Education, College and University Education Last updated May 27, 2002 Back To College
Resource center for re-entry and nontraditional students, with lots of information about everything from choosing a college to using academic reference materials. Financial aid, foreign study, internships, online degrees, life experience credit, counseling - it's all here. http://www.back2college.com Topics: College and University Education, Education, Money Last updated Feb 21, 2000 The Best Colleges
Over 300 colleges designated as the best by the Princeton Review. The colleges are rated by academics, politics, demographics, quality of life, parties, extracurricular activities, and social life. http://www.princetonreview.com/college-rankings.aspx?uidbadge= Topics: College and University Education Last updated Dec 6, 2008 CaliforniaColleges.edu
This combined effort by California colleges and universities and the state Department of Education provides information about higher education opportunities in California. In addition to information about specific public and private schools, career planning, and financial aid, users will also find the school codes used for the SAT, ACT, and FAFSA. They can also set up personal accounts to store information. http://www.californiacolleges.edu/ Topics: California: Education, College and University Education Last updated May 14, 2002 CampusTours.com
If you're in the process of choosing a college, this site helps you tour them online. It indexes pages at the college and universities in the U.S. which have campus tours, maps, Webcams, and Web sites. You can browse alphabetically or by state. Searchable http://www.CampusTours.com/ Topics: College and University Education, Film, Movies, & Video Last updated Dec 16, 2002 College Answer: The Planning for College Destination
Provides basic information on preparing for, selecting, and applying to college, and information about paying for a college education, with an emphasis on financing and financial aid. Free registration allows students to access information relating to more than two million scholarships. Some material is fee-based. Information available in English and Spanish. From Sallie Mae Inc., a "provider of education funding, managing student loans for [millions of] borrowers." http://www.collegeanswer.com/ Topics: College and University Education, Money Last updated Apr 30, 2006 College Finder
Fill out a form describing the type of school that is wanted, the location, majors, activities, and other criteria and this search engine provides matching colleges. "The more questions you answer, the more precise your results will be." From the Princeton Review. http://seventeen.princetonreview.com/com.aspx?uidbadge= Topics: College and University Education Last updated Dec 6, 2008 College Navigator
This source for college information allows you to search for U.S. colleges by name, location, type of institution, and programs/majors. Provides material about expenses, financial aid, enrollment, admission, athletics, and more. Include multiple institutions on a "favorites" list to see side-by-side comparisons. Also includes links to material about applying for financial aid and careers. From the Institute of Education Science (IES) National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education. http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ Topics: College and University Education Last updated Oct 22, 2007 College.gov
This website "is being built by the U.S. Department of Education in collaboration with students. This site is intended to be the go-to source for information and resources about planning, preparing and paying for postsecondary education (such as 2- or 4-year colleges and universities, and vocational or career schools)." Includes sections on reasons to go to college, steps for finding and applying for colleges, and the basics of college financing. http://www.college.gov/ Topics: College and University Education Last updated Nov 5, 2008 CollegeBoard
This site takes you through practicing for, scheduling, and taking the SAT I and II, PSAT/NMSQT, CLEP, and AP tests. Includes planning for college, including choosing, getting accepted, and obtaining financial aid. Use the site map to access vocational guidance through the "Major & Careers Central" section. Also has data and research on college pricing, student aid, standard tests, living expenses, and other issues. From the College Board. http://www.collegeboard.com/ Topics: College and University Education, Money Last updated Dec 9, 2007 Considering the Options: A Guidebook for Investigating Early College Entrance
This publication offers guidance to parents in making the decision about early college entrance for gifted children. It includes questions for exploration, material on financial assistance, and additional reading and websites on alternative schooling, early entrance programs, and related topics. Opens directly into a PDF file. From a University of Washington psychiatry professor and the Davidson Institute for Talent Development. http://print.ditd.org/young_scholars/Guidebooks/YSGuidebook_EarlyCollege_Parents_12_07_05.pdf Topics: College and University Education, K-12 Education Last updated May 28, 2008 Early Entrance Programs
Small compilation of links to resources on early college entrance programs for gifted students, including overview and planning articles and specific universities (commuter and residential) offering early entrance programs. From the John Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth. http://cty.jhu.edu/imagine/linkE.htm Topics: College and University Education, K-12 Education Last updated May 29, 2008 Education (usnews.com)
This site from U.S. News & World Report is designed to help users choose a college or graduate school. It has directories, college rankings, graduate school rankings, and financial aid information. There are also directories and information for selecting community colleges and distance learning programs. http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/eduhome.htm Topics: College and University Education Last updated May 24, 2003 GRE: Graduate Record Examinations
Information about the GREs, including dates, sample tests (subject tests and verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing), scores, and financial aid. From ETS (Educational Testing Service). http://www.gre.org/ Topics: College and University Education Last updated May 23, 2006 HBCU Mentor
A "student services website representing the statewide and independent colleges and universities of HBCU" (historically black universities and colleges). The "Select a School" section provides profiles of schools and selection tools that allow you to specify requirements. Also includes information on financial aid, self-assessment tools that help choose a career path, and online application forms. Some features require free registration. http://www.hbcumentor.org/ Topics: Black Resources, College and University Education, Discover New Trails at LII, Jobs & Work Last updated Jan 17, 2005 Index to Law School Rankings
From the Internet Legal Resource Guide . Law Schools, Firms, Salaries, just about everything you need to compare. http://www.ilrg.com/rankings.html Topics: College and University Education, Finance, Jobs & Work, Law Last updated Feb 29, 2000 Maclean.ca: University Rankings
Results of the annual study and ranking of Canadian universities from "Maclean's," Canada's weekly news magazine. http://oncampus.macleans.ca/education/rankings/ Topics: College and University Education Last updated May 26, 2008 Mapping Your Future
A site "for students and parents with information on financial strategies, career options, and college planning." Also available in Spanish. Searchable. http://mappingyourfuture.org/ Topics: College and University Education, Education, Jobs & Work, Money Last updated May 26, 2008 Peterson's
Information about thousands of colleges and universities, undergraduate and graduate programs, applications, funding, and more. Specific topics include distance learning, executive education, academic test preparation, financial aid, summer programs and camps, and study abroad. http://www.petersons.com/ Topics: College and University Education, Money Last updated May 1, 2004 Philosophical Gourmet Report
Provides "a ranking of graduate programs in philosophy in the English-Speaking world." Includes the study of philosophy in law schools and a list of top law schools. Results are "based on a reputational survey completed by nearly 180 philosophers." http://www.philosophicalgourmet.com/ Topics: College and University Education Last updated Jun 3, 2004 SDN: Student Doctor Network
Many medical- and dental-student forums, including online diaries of students in different years of med school, information on test-taking and financial aid, and help in writing application essays. "SDN is run by a small group of unpaid volunteers that are dedicated to providing students unbiased information. ... Our community includes most doctoral-level health fields:" http://www.studentdoctor.net/ Topics: College and University Education, Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Jobs & Work, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Apr 22, 2007 Sourcebooks College: Essential Practical Resources for Successful College Planning
An annotated directory "of solid information about colleges and financial aid, as well as all the steps students and families need to take to reach their goals." Covers government aid, scholarships, and grants; admissions, rankings, counseling, community colleges, application essays, athletes, and international students; and the ACT, AP, SAT, and other standardized tests. From a publisher of college and career resources that include The Fiske Guide to Colleges. http://www.sourcebookscollege.com/ Topics: College and University Education, Money Last updated Aug 7, 2007 USNews.com: America's Best Graduate Schools
U.S. News & World Report's rankings of graduate schools, as well as "a detailed school directory, search and comparison tools, articles, and more." Programs in business, education, engineering, law, and medicine are surveyed and ranked every year. Programs in other fields, such as fine arts, health, library science, and public affairs, are surveyed on a rotating basis, usually every three years. Includes the ranking methodology and a FAQ. http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/usnews/edu/grad/rankings/rankindex_brief.php Topics: College and University Education Last updated Aug 7, 2007 The Washington Monthly College Guide
September 2005 ranking of the top 30 U.S. universities and top 30 liberal arts colleges, with comparisons to the U.S. News & World Report college rankings. Includes a note on methodology with a discussion of the scoring areas of community service, research, and social mobility. From the Washington Monthly. http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/features/2005/0509.collegeguide.html Topics: College and University Education Last updated Oct 18, 2005 XAP
XAP "utilizes the Internet to efficiently guide students through the comparison, selection, and application to admission and financial aid stages of preparing for college." The site is organized in 5 parts: apply, go to college, get money, prepare, plan a career. Colleges can be found by name or preferences. Helps students and their families with the application process by asking questions about high school courses and the types of colleges they are interested in. It also gives tips on practicing for interviews, saving for college, etc. http://www.xap.com/ Topics: College and University Education Last updated Oct 10, 2000 |
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